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John Frederick Milius (/ ˈ m ɪ l i ə s /; born April 11, 1944) is an American screenwriter, film director, and producer. He was a writer for the first two Dirty Harry films, received an Academy Award nomination as screenwriter of Apocalypse Now (1979), and wrote and directed The Wind and the Lion (1975), Conan the Barbarian (1982), and Red ...
- 1966–present
John Milius is a filmmaker who worked with Coppola and Lucas in the 1970s. He wrote and directed Conan the Barbarian, Red Dawn, Apocalypse Now and more.
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John Milius is a screenwriter and director who came to prominence in the 1970s, when he was associated with Francis Ford Coppola and the pre-Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) George Lucas. He is a gun enthusiast, a member of the National Rifle Association's Board of Directors, and a personal friend of the Coen brothers. He wrote the line "Go ahead, make my day" for Clint Eastwood's "Dirty Harry" character and the "U.S.S. Indianapolis" scene in Jaws (1975).
- April 11, 1944
Jan 22, 2024 · Learn about the life and career of John Milius, a gun-loving militant who wrote and directed classics like Apocalypse Now, Conan: The Barbarian, and Big Wednesday. Discover his influences, collaborations, controversies, and legacy in this comprehensive article.
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Apr 13, 2020 · In 1982—a full decade before the release of Reservoir Dogs — Quentin Tarantino was a young cinephile eager to interview John Milius for a planned book. Over on the website for L.A.’s New ...
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Apr 12, 2012 · A tribute to the maverick filmmaker behind classics like "Dillinger" and "Big Wednesday", who turned 68 this week. Learn about his influences, style, and controversies in this article by Oliver Lyttelton.
John Milius is an American screenwriter, director, and producer of motion pictures. He wrote and directed Apocalypse Now, Conan the Barbarian, Red Dawn, and other iconic films. He also wrote iconic film lines such as "Charlie don't surf" and "I love the smell of napalm in the morning". Learn more about his biography, filmography, awards, and personal life.
